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JOURNAL OF A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

LA RENCONTRE

My dad would often take me here for a walk, but mostly to calm and entertain me. I like so much this walk by the sea which rocked my childhood. When I was growing up I thought that one day I will do a photo shoot here. It was with Amaury and Shannon that I shared this moment at sunset. Amaury is French and Shannon fell under her spell. It's so good to live in the French way!

THE PRE WEDDING PHOTO SHOOT ATMOSPHERE

It was the sunset, I reassured Shannon and Amaury by telling them that the beach was going to empty because the tourists were leaving at the time of the aperitif. We had the beach for us alone a walk between the colorful fishing boats that I love so much and these ruins overlooking the bay of Cannes.

THE WEDDING ATMOSPHERE IN FRENCH RIVIERA

"We want a friendly, warm wedding and we will be 300". This is what my lovebirds tell me during our first date !!!! I had a hard time believing it !!! It's very complicated to have an intimate wedding with more than 200 guests but Laurine and Maxime did it! They have known each other for several years, friends in common, thousands of parties with friends, families who mix the children of one become the children of others because they saw them grow.

THE COUPLE

I fell in love with these two they are just iconic, aren’t they?

THE WEDDING VENUE : LA BASTIDE DU ROY

It's at the Bastide du Roy that they wanted to say yes. A warm family place where we would feel like at home. Warm a lot of warm and a lot of candles and light everywhere and above all in the open air cocktail party on the dance floor. We like to get lost in its multi French gardens as in a labyrinth where we have the pleasure every time to discover different and so warm atmosphere. These olive trees who have been watching over the property for several years is essential because of their presence. You understand better why the French people build this art de vivre with similar places.

A SPECIAL SOUVENIR OF THIS WEDDING IN FRENCH RIVIERA

The entrance of the lovebirds before the dinner. These two don’t miss the sense of the party! "We chose to do the entrance on the music of Britney Spears if we make kitch as much to assume and do it thoroughly" says Maxime to me! We have a tradition in France: turn the towels on arrival couple, normally I'm not a fan but the atmosphere was exceptional this time. To feel the energy, the euphoria and the love around these two and their 300 guests standing on their seat was a gorgeous moment.

WEDDING DECORATIONS IDEAS THAT I LOVE

The guinguette set up for the dinner area for an authentic and warm moment with your loved ones